Bugatti teases new model with X-shaped taillights
Bugatti has another model set to debut soon, but this one looks rather different from its current crop of cars. The company didn’t provide any details to keep things a surprise, with …
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Petros to launch Malaysia’s first integrated fuelling station in Sarawak – fossil fuels, electric, hydrogen
Sarawak is set to have the first state-of-the-art, integrated fuelling station in the country, which can cater to cars powered by conventional fossil fuels (petrol and diesel), electricity or hydrogen. The plan …
Bank Negara reveals targeted repayment assistance statistics – 640,000 applications, 98% approval rate
Aside from reassuring borrowers on the continued availability of targeted repayment assistance, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) also revealed some statistics relating to the initiative, which is aimed at supporting borrowers that may …
Borrowers who declined repayment assistance can apply for it in 2020 or 2021 if their situation gets worse
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has announced that repayment assistance will remain available for borrowers, including those who have previously declined it. According to the central bank, borrowers would still be able to …
Koenigsegg Gemera launched in Thailand – 1,700 PS and 3,500 Nm; 0-100 km/h in 1.9s; from RM14.7 million
Koenigsegg’s practical family car, the Gemera, has made its launch debut in Thailand, where it will be priced at an eye-watering 111,098,385 baht, or around RM14.7 million! The four-seater first made its …
Nissan says it will make the Safety Shield 360 suite standard on 10 models in the US beginning from 2021
Nissan is looking to improve the appeal of its cars in an effort to boost sales by not only introducing new or updated models, but also ensuring they are well equipped. The …
SSC Tuatara is now the world’s fastest production car – 508.73 km/h two-way average; 532.93 km/h Vmax!
The title for the world’s fastest production car has changed hands yet again, and it is the SSC Tuatara that has claimed the crown. On October 10 this year, the hypercar managed …
New Isuzu MU-X teased – debuts in Thailand on Oct 28
https://youtu.be/RVJN9qWqoto The third-generation Isuzu MU-X has been officially teased, with the three-row SUV set to make its first debut in Thailand on October 28. In a 15-second video clip posted on Isuzu …
Inaugural Vietnamese Grand Prix officially cancelled
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Vietnam’s first-ever Formula 1 race is now officially cancelled. The recent announcement comes from Vietnam Grand Prix Corporation (VGPC) after numerous discussions with the Federation Internationale de …
McLaren Elva gets Gulf colours by MSO for Goodwood
At this year’s Goodwood SpeedWeek, McLaren unveiled a Gulf-themed version of its limited-production Elva, which serves to celebrate the renewed relationship between the British carmaker and the Gulf Oil brand. The historic …
Heico Sportiv introduces e.motion engine control unit – removes 180 km/h speed limit on Volvo models
Earlier this year, Volvo announced that it would intentionally cap the top speed of its new models (2021 model year onwards) at 180 km/h as part of its Vision 2020 commitment to …
Geely Okavango – Haoyue seven-seat SUV coming to the Philippines; mild hybrid 1.5L turbo with 190 hp
The Philippines is set to receive another Geely model called the Okavango, which should be a renamed version of the Haoyue that was launched in China earlier this year. The seven-seat SUV …
Bermaz Motor issues recall for six Mazda models in Malaysia for faulty fuel pump – 19,685 units affected
Bermaz Motor has announced a recall for Mazda vehicles in Malaysia, with a total of 19,685 units involved. According to information received from Mazda Japan, the recall is to replace the fuel …
Volkswagen Amarok W580 by Walkinshaw revealed
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Australia has teamed up with tuning house Walkinshaw to create “the ultimate GT-spec ute” based on the Amarok pick-up truck. Called the W580, it will be available to order …
Toyota Mirai hydrogen FCEV is the latest popemobile
Over the years, various vehicles have been used to ferry the pope of the Catholic Church during public appearances. The latest is from Toyota, with the Japanese carmaker presenting a modified Mirai …
Dacia Spring Electric debuts – small EV with 44 hp and 225 km range; car-sharing and commercial variants
This is the Dacia Spring Electric, which is the brand’s first all-electric model that was previewed by a similarly-named concept back in March this year. Essentially a rebadged Renault City K-ZE, the …
BMW partners up with Kith to create two one-offs – E30 M3 Ronnie Fieg Edition and G82 M4 Kith concept
BMW has collaborated with New York-based fashion brand Kith to create two special one-off creations, which serve to bridge the past and the present. The project first began when Kith’s founder, Ronnie …
2020 Nissan Almera gets list of optional accessories
Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has released a list of optional accessories that will be available for the fourth-generation Almera, which was previewed last month. All accessories will come with a three-year/100,000-km …
Lucid Air receives a new base variant – single-motor, RWD powertrain with 480 hp; priced from USD69,900
When the Lucid Air was first revealed last month, the line-up was initially made up of four variants, namely the Air Touring, Air Grand Touring and Air Dream Edition. Now, the company …
2021 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross facelift officially debuts – updated styling; new PHEV powertrain available
Mitsubishi has unveiled the facelifted Eclipse Cross, which is set to go on sale in Australia and New Zealand in November this year, followed by the United States in the first quarter …
